U.S. Climate Resilience Toolkit

Economy Economy . The territories of Puerto Rico and the U. S. Virgin Islands are dependent on their islands' natural resources plus imported goods to support local populations ...

People & Public Health. Changing climate conditions have implications for the values, identity, heritage, cultures, and quality of life of the Northwest's diverse population. * Home. Some aspects of t ...

Infrastructure Infrastructure . Most of the Northwest's infrastructure was designed for an unchanging climate. As the frequency and/or intensity of flooding, drought, wildfire, ...

Natural Resource Economy. Climate change is already affecting the Northwest's natural resources and the economies that depend on them. Continuing changes may require proactive management to increase t ...

Climate and Health. Climate change presents evolving challenges to human and public health and to the distribution and diversity of living natural resources. * Home. Climate change is an important and ...

Natural Systems. The unique freshwater, marine, and coastal ecosystems throughout the U. S. Caribbean support the region's diverse economy. The effects of climate change on the island are placing stre ...

Indigenous Peoples. Tribal nations of the Northern Great Plains are at high risk from climate change impacts, which are already resulting in harmful effects on tribal economies, livelihoods, and sacre ...

Recreation and Tourism. Recreation and tourism are an important part of the Northern Great Plains economy. Climate change is likely to impact the ecosystems that support outdoor recreation and alter w ...

Ecosystems and Biodiversity. The direct and indirect influence of projected climate change, including human responses to a changing environment, is expected to transform ecosystems, negatively impact ...

Agriculture Agriculture . Rising temperatures and changes in extreme weather events are having impacts on some agricultural systems in parts of the Northern Great Plains, but a ...